Lookism: What If

(Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 4:11 PM)

Big Daniel sat at his desk, his fingers moving swiftly over the tablet and pc as he continued his latest project. His screen displayed a complex 3D model, a cityscape filled with towering buildings, narrow alleyways, and intricate details down to the textures of the walls and pavement. His goal was clear. He would use AI to generate a 3D world for his webtoon, ensuring maximum accuracy in every frame.

But for that, he needed learning material. AI required reference data to replicate his art style, so he was drawing everything it would need, buildings, people, clothing textures, skin details, lighting effects. The process was tedious, but he worked efficiently, never wasting a second. Every model he created would serve as a base for the AI to study, allowing him to produce backgrounds and objects flawlessly with minimal manual effort.

Just as he was refining the details on a 3D character's face, his flip phone buzzed.

He reached for it and answered. "Yeah?"

Zoe Park's voice came through the speaker. "Daniel! We're all meeting at the central mall. Get your brother and come."

Daniel leaned back slightly. "Got it. What time?"

"ASAP." She laughed. "Jay's already on his way, and Zack said if you're late, he's eating without you."

Daniel smirked. "Tell him to hold his hunger."

"Like that's possible." Zoe joked. "Anyway, see you soon!"

The call ended, and Daniel stretched before heading toward the bathroom. He showered quickly, letting the warm water wash away any stiffness before stepping out and shaking off the excess water.

Now came the next part.

Instead of walking over to wake up his first body manually, he simply synchronized.

Lil Daniel's eyes snapped open. There was no delay, no struggle, it was seamless now.

Without hesitation, Lil Daniel sat up, stretched his sore limbs, and headed for the shower. Meanwhile, Big Daniel opened the large duffel bag Jay had gifted him a while back. Inside were designer clothes, accessories, and shoes, all perfectly suited for him. Jay's taste was impeccable, and Daniel had to admit, having a rich friend came with serious benefits.

He sorted through the outfits, eventually picking a sleek, well-fitted ensemble before dressing effortlessly. By the time he was fully ready, Lil Daniel stepped out of the bathroom with the steam trailing behind him.

Lil Daniel walked over to grab clothes, rummaging through the same bag, only to find a set of clothes in a slightly smaller size. He held up the shirt, frowning slightly before trying it on. Surprisingly, it fit good.

Big Daniel observed him, a knowing look in his eyes. 'Jay must have chosen these sizes on purpose. He probably figured out the measurements when he saw the small body sleeping that night.'

Adjusting his cuffs, Big Daniel glanced at Lil Daniel and casually spoke. "You've lost fat."

Lil Daniel paused mid-motion, looking down at himself. It wasn't noticeable to the average eye, but Big Daniel could see it clearly, his smaller body had begun trimming down. The difference wasn't drastic yet, but the subtle changes were there.

Lil Daniel grabbed a tape measure from the desk and quickly checked his height. After a few seconds, he nodded to himself. "I'm taller too. Probably around 163 cm now."

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Name: Daniel Park

Height: 163 cm

Synchronization

Strength: |-{D}

Speed: |-{D}

Potential: |-{SSS}

Intelligence: |-{S}

Endurance: |-{C}

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Both bodies exchanged a glance and nodded.

Daniel thought to himself as he adjusted his shirt, 'I need to speak with both bodies more to refine my synchronization. The more I do it, the smoother it'll become.'

With that, both bodies finished getting ready. It was time to head out.

(5:52 PM)

Both Daniels walked side by side through the streets, their steps synchronized as they made their way toward the central mall. Big Daniel moved with effortless confidence, hands in his pockets, while Lil Daniel kept a steady pace beside him.

When they arrived at the meeting spot near the mall entrance, they spotted Jay Hong and Zoe Park standing together, engaged in conversation while waiting for everyone else.

Zoe was the first to notice them. She smiled and waved. "Finally! Took you guys long enough."

Big Daniel smirked. "You know, good things take time."

Jay simply nodded in greeting with his expression calm as usual.

Zoe's gaze flickered between the two Daniels, then she immediately focused on the smaller one. A mischievous grin spread across her lips as she leaned in. "So you're the famous Lil Daniel, huh?"

Before he could react, she pinched his cheeks.

Lil Daniel flinched slightly, his expression deadpan as she stretched his face with a playful giggle. "You really are like a little brother version of him. Cute!"

His eyes darted toward Jay and Big Daniel, silently pleading for help. But instead of stepping in, they glanced at each other… and burst into laughter.

Jay chuckled quietly, while Big Daniel shook his head. "Yeah, you're on your own, bro."

Lil Daniel sighed before casually dapping up Jay Hong, their silent understanding forming instantly. Meanwhile, Big Daniel grinned, throwing a casual arm around Jay's shoulder. "Here we have our Jay Hoooong! Thanks for everything, man."

Jay Hong gave a small smile. "No worries, man."

Just then, a familiar voice called out from behind them.

"Guyyyss!"

They turned to see Mira Kim and Zack Lee approaching.

Zack had his hands in his hoodie pockets, while Mira walked beside him with an easy stride. The moment Zack's eyes landed on Lil Daniel, he stepped forward, extending his fist with a confident smirk. "Zack, the best boxer."

Lil Daniel returned the smile, bumping his fist against Zack's without hesitation. "Daniel, the Prodigy. But everyone calls me Lil Daniel now."

After saying that, he shot a quick glare at Big Daniel, who only chuckled in response. The moment earned a few chuckles from the group.

Then, Lil Daniel's eyes flickered toward Mira, studying her for a second before turning to Zack with a knowing expression. "So you must be Zack's girlfriend that Big Daniel told me about."

Mira's entire face turned red.

Her eyes widened as she quickly turned toward Big Daniel, who immediately looked away while whistling innocently.

Zoe snickered, Zack raised a brow with an amused smile, and Jay remained silent but observant.

Mira huffed, crossing her arms as she turned back to Lil Daniel. "That's not true!"

Lil Daniel raised a brow. "Oh? That's not what I heard."

Big Daniel clapped his hands together. "Alright, alright, moving on! Mira, meet Lil Daniel."

Mira sighed, still glaring at Big Daniel before shaking her head and offering Lil Daniel a polite nod. "Nice to meet you."

Lil Daniel smiled. "Likewise."

With introductions done, the group was finally gathered. It was time to enjoy the day.